Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) As part of the 77th Republic Day celebrations in Chennai, the city police have declared extensive areas in and around Marina Beach as a high-security Red Zone, imposing a complete ban on the operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), drones, and all other aerial objects on Sunday and Monday. The ban will apply across key ceremonial routes, with exemptions granted only for authorised government arrangements connected to the Republic Day events.According to an of…
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Dhar, Jan 23 (IANS) The historic Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district came alive with devotion on Basant Panchami on Friday, as Hindu devotees offered prayers and worship to Goddess Saraswati (Vagdevi) from sunrise, following an interim order by the Supreme Court issued a day earlier.The disputed 11th-century site — revered by Hindus as a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati and by Muslims as the Kamal Maula Mosque — saw elaborate decorations, including saffron flags adorning t…
Srinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat said on Wednesday that anti-national elements must be firmly dealt with so that hard-earned peace prevails in Kashmir. “Deal firmly and decisively with anti-national elements posing a threat to public safety, peace and tranquillity in Kashmir,” DGP Prabhat instructed security officers while reviewing a security meeting in Shopian district.During the meeting, the DGP J&K conducted a detailed review of law and order management, counter-terr…
Guwahati, Jan 21 (IANS) The Army has been deployed in sensitive areas of Kokrajhar district in Assam following mob violence that claimed two lives and sparked incidents of arson and street clashes, officials said on Wednesday, as authorities stepped up measures to prevent further escalation of the situation.According to Defence sources, Army columns carried out joint night patrols with the district administration in Karigaon and nearby localities on Tuesday night.A flag march has been scheduled …
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) In view of the Republic Day celebrations, a stringent multi-tier security blanket has been in place at Chennai International Airport.The enhanced security measures, which came into effect from midnight, will remain in effect until midnight on January 30, airport authorities said.Chennai Airport has stepped up its arrangements, implementing a five-tier security protocol, which will be escalated to a maximum seven-tier system during the peak period from January 24 to January…
Imphal, Jan 9 (IANS) Unidentified miscreants hurled a bomb near a fuel station in Manipur’s Bishnupur district, triggering an explosion. No injuries or damage were reported in the incident, officials said on Friday.A police official said that unidentified miscreants riding a two-wheeler threw the bomb near a fuel station at Moirang Thana Leikai in Bishnupur district on Thursday night, causing an explosion. Though the police launched an investigation and search immediately after the blast, but …
Jaipur, Jan 3 (IANS) With the Army Day Parade being held in Jaipur for the first time, the police administration has gone on high alert. The Police Commissionerate has issued detailed guidelines to strengthen security arrangements during the parade rehearsals and the main event, officials said on Saturday.The Army Day Parade will be organised on the route from NRI Circle to Mahal Road via the Bombay Hospital.Members of the public can witness the parade on January 9, 11, 13, and 15 between 6 a.m….
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Congress party extended warm New Year’s greetings to the nation on Thursday, wishing for the happiness, good health and prosperity for the countrymen.Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, extending his greetings on X, called on the people to fight for their fundamental rights and safeguard the Constitutional values.”Let us make this year a mass movement to protect the rights of the vulnerable — the right to work, the right to vote, and the right to live wit…
Patna, Dec 30 (IANS) The Bihar government and state police will maintain strict vigilance against anyone attempting to disrupt the law and order in the state during the New Year celebrations. Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday with all District Magistrates (DMs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to ensure a peaceful and secure environment across the state.The meeting was conducted via video conferencing and focused primarily on maintaining effective l…
Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday held a high-level meeting with police and senior officials from various departments to review preparedness for maintaining law and order during New Year celebrations in Bengaluru and across the state.The Chief Minister reviewed precautionary measures during the meeting held at his office, Krishna, here on Monday, with police and officials from multiple departments.Home Minister G. Parameshwara, the Chief Minister’s Politi…